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0Which of the following properly describes a SPAN port configured on a switch or router for monitoring?
Answer Options
A
Active and inline
B
Passive and inline
C
Active and a monitor
D
Passive and a monitor
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Switch Port Analyzer (SPAN) ports, also known as mirrored ports, configured on a network switch or router are active because the device is powered and are a monitor because they simply copy traffic rather than being inline.